New initiation rites
The Membership Committee annouces that effective January 1, 2026 new church members will be required to perform a series of tests of faith befor being admitted to the church in good standing. All members are reminded that members must be in good standing to enjoy the churches benefits including choir membership, lava viewing from our special viewing area, receiving free surplus laptops and other equipment as well as financial assistance from the church.
The new rituals include the following:
‘- Cover your face with orange paint to demonstrate your acceptance of lava’s sacred glow.
- Demonstrate your tolerance of trial by fire by holding your palm 4 inches (100 mm) over a burning candle for 10 seconds.
- Write Pele is Goddess on your chest and record yourself writing it personally. Keep it there for 7 days sending a picture each day.
- Recite our mantra “O wa tfu liam” 100 times.
- Find at least three friends or relatives to provide character references in their own handwriting and read them aloud. At least one full page is required from each friend. Letters are to be no taller than 1/4 inch (6 mm). Each reference must provide a copy of their government ID and make a short video of themsleves attesting to the authenticity of their reference.
- Write a three page statement of faith outlining why you are worthy to join our church and read it aloud. This must be in your own hand writing with letters no taller than 1/4 inch (6 mm). You must affirm your alignment with our church’s Statement of Faith.
Each of these rites is to be witnessed by a church member or video recorded and submitted to the church before membership is granted and benefits become available. The church will contact you with any questions while your application is under review.